Edwards has not appeared on air since last July after reports emerged of the news presenter having paid a young person for sexually explicit images
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The 62-year-old was then suspended by the BBC, although the police found no evidence of criminal conduct. He was one of the corporation’s best-known broadcasters, having worked for the company for 40 years and working as its lead presenter forA BBC spokesperson said: “Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors.
“The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”Rwanda flights will not take off until July, says PM as Davey blasts 'colossal failure' The Prime Minister has suggested at a press conference that the first deportation flight will leave by 15 July at the latest
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